Real-World Scenarios
See how businesses from different countries and industries have structured their India operations. Each scenario walks through the recommended entity type, registration process, and key considerations.
Australian Professional Services Firm Entering India
How a Sydney-based architecture and design firm set up an Indian studio to serve both markets.
Canadian NRI Starting a Consulting Firm in India
How a management consultant in Toronto launched an advisory practice serving Indian mid-market companies.
Dutch Investor Setting Up a Renewable Energy Company in India
How a Netherlands-based clean energy investor structured an Indian entity to develop solar projects in Rajasthan.
French Company Entering the Indian Market
How a Lyon-based luxury cosmetics brand established an Indian subsidiary to sell through e-commerce and retail.
German Manufacturer Setting Up an India Plant
How a Bavarian precision engineering firm established a manufacturing subsidiary in Pune to serve the Indian automotive sector.
Israeli Tech Startup Setting Up India Operations
How a Tel Aviv cybersecurity company built a 40-person R&D center in Bengaluru.
Japanese Company Setting Up an Indian Subsidiary
How a Tokyo-based industrial robotics firm established a subsidiary in Gujarat to serve Indian manufacturers.
Korean Electronics Company Expanding to India
How a Seoul-based consumer electronics maker set up manufacturing and distribution in Greater Noida.
Saudi Investment in Indian Infrastructure
How a Riyadh-based investment firm structured its entry into India's highway and logistics infrastructure sector.
Singapore VC Investing in an Indian Startup
How a Singapore-based venture capital fund structured its investment into an Indian SaaS company.
South African EdTech Entrepreneur Launching in India
How a Cape Town-based education technology founder built a learning platform for India's competitive exam market.
Swiss Pharma Company Setting Up Manufacturing in India
How a Basel-based pharmaceutical firm established a manufacturing subsidiary in Hyderabad to produce generic formulations.
UAE Businessman Setting Up an Import-Export Company in India
How a Dubai-based trader established an Indian entity to source textiles and spices directly from manufacturers.
UK Startup Setting Up an India Development Center
How a London fintech built a 30-person engineering team in Hyderabad through a wholly owned subsidiary.
US NRI Starting an IT Company in India
How a software engineer in California set up an Indian Private Limited to serve both markets.
US SaaS Company Setting Up an India Subsidiary
How a US-based software company can establish an Indian subsidiary for engineering and operations, with 100% FDI under the automatic route.
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